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The Best Episodes of Talking Pictures Season 1

Every episode of Talking Pictures Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Talking Pictures Season 1!

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A look back at television appearances by legends of the silver screen, using archive footage to tell the story of their lives and careers.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 1 - Bette Davis
    9.4/10(65 votes)

    #1 - Bette Davis

    S1:E1

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Bette Davis, capturing the milestones and highlights of her life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 2 - John Mills
    6.1/10(14 votes)

    #2 - John Mills

    S1:E2

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the Osar-winning actor Sir John Mills, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 3 - David Niven
    8.1/10(8 votes)

    #3 - David Niven

    S1:E3

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the Ocsar-winning actor David Niven, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 4 - Gene Kelly
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #4 - Gene Kelly

    S1:E4

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the legendary Hollywood actor and dancer Gene Kelly, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 5 - John Wayne
    7.2/10(12 votes)

    #5 - John Wayne

    S1:E5

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend John Wayne, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 6 - Tony Curtis
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #6 - Tony Curtis

    S1:E6

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Tony Curtis, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 7 - Dirk Bogarde
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #7 - Dirk Bogarde

    S1:E7

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood legend Dirk Bogarde, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 8 - James Stewart
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #8 - James Stewart

    S1:E8

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar-winning actor James Stewart, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 9 - Lauren Bacall
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #9 - Lauren Bacall

    S1:E9

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Lauren Bacall, following the changes and highlights of her life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 10 - Orson Welles
    6.9/10(11 votes)

    #10 - Orson Welles

    S1:E10

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by the legendary Hollywood actor and director Orson Welles, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 11 - Ingrid Bergman
    7.6/10(5 votes)

    #11 - Ingrid Bergman

    S1:E11

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Ingrid Bergman, capturing the milestones and highlights of her life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 12 - Alec Guinness
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #12 - Alec Guinness

    S1:E12

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Alec Guinness, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 13 - Gregory Peck
    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #13 - Gregory Peck

    S1:E13

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Hollywood icon Gregory Peck, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 14 - James Mason
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #14 - James Mason

    S1:E14

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar nominated Hollywood star James Mason, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 15 - Charlton Heston
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #15 - Charlton Heston

    S1:E15

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar winning Hollywood actor Charlton Heston, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 16 - Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #16 - Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers

    S1:E16

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by legendary Hollywood double act Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, capturing the milestones and highlights of their lives and careers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 17 - Richard Burton
    7.5/10(6 votes)

    #17 - Richard Burton

    S1:E17

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by Oscar nominated Hollywood icon Richard Burton, capturing the milestones and highlights of his life and career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 18 - Alfred Hitchcock
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #18 - Alfred Hitchcock

    S1:E18

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by iconic Hollywood director Alfred Hitchcock, reflecting on the milestones and highlights of his life and career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 19 - Shirley Maclaine
    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Shirley Maclaine

    S1:E19

    A retrospective look at television appearances made over the years by one of Hollywood's most outspoken stars, Shirley Maclaine, with interviews and clips capturing the milestones and highlights of her Oscar-winning career. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 20 - Joan Fontaine
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #20 - Joan Fontaine

    S1:E20

    A look at the life of Joan Fontaine, one of Britain's best-loved actresses, using rarely seen archive footage of her BBC appearances to tell the story of her Oscar-winning career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 21 - Richard Attenborough
    6.8/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Richard Attenborough

    S1:E21

    A look at the life and work of Richard Attenborough, with vintage interviews and classic archive clips illustrating a career that has made him one of British cinema's most popular and successful figures. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 22 - Deborah Kerr
    6.9/10(7 votes)

    #22 - Deborah Kerr

    S1:E22

    A look back at the career of British actress Deborah Kerr, with vintage television interviews and classic archive clips telling how she left Britain in the 1940s and became one of Hollywood's biggest stars.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 23 - Laurence Olivier
    7.7/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Laurence Olivier

    S1:E23

    Sylvia Syms looks back on the life of Laurence Olivier, perhaps Britain's greatest actor, using rare material from the BBC archives to tell the story of his extraordinarily distinguished career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 24 - Sophia Loren
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    #24 - Sophia Loren

    S1:E24

    An examination of the life and career of one of cinema's most glamorous stars, Sophia Loren, with rarely seen archive material telling the story of her hugely successful career.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Talking Pictures Season 1 Episode 25 - Paul Newman
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Paul Newman

    S1:E25

    An examination of the life of actor Paul Newman, using rarely seen interviews from the BBC archives to tell the story of a career that made him one of Hollywood's greatest superstars. Narrated by Sylvia Syms.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Bette Davis" is the best rated episode of "Talking Pictures" season 1. It scored 9.4/10 based on 65 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/5/2013. This episode is rated 3.3 points higher than the second-best, "John Mills".